Determinants of Green Bond Performance Evidence From India

Abstract

Green Bond is a new concept in India that are described as debt securities issued to raise funds for financing green projects. This paper focuses on determinants that influence the performance of green bonds in India along with its comparison with conventional bonds. The analysis and literature exhibit that there are a lot of factors like price, risk, underwriters, etc. that may affect green bond performance and explains how, the issuance may be improved with the help of certifications, stock exchanges, and standardization. Finally, it is concluded that India has an immense potential to expand this gradually evolving market.